Citorah PickSight · Old Dubai

Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood

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Citorah says

Its wind-tower houses, alleys and squares reflect the way people lived in Dubai from the mid-19th century to the 1970s, according to Dubai Culture.

From 4 Days in Dubai 2026: Downtown, Old Dubai, a Beach Club and the Desert, Day by Day, under “Day 2: Old Dubai and the creek”.

Good to know

Price
free to visit
Getting there
The nearest Metro station is Sharaf DG, on the Green Line, about 700 metres from Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood, on the Bur Dubai side of the creek.
When
It’s open every day from 7 AM to 8 PM

As the guide had it on 15 Oct 2026. Check prices and hours with the place itself before you go.

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Where it is

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